Observations from Mets spring training on Tuesday.
All Right
Francisco Lindor continued to take strides in his comeback from left hamate bone surgery, taking swings in a game from the right-handed batter’s box and he “looked like a normal player,” Carlos Mendoza said.
Slow Play
Like Sean Manaea, Craig Kimbrel hasn’t seen his velocity come all the way back as he tries to make the bullpen. Perhaps it will happen in the regular season.
Mendoza said Kimbrel has looked good, but added the team will have “some tough decisions.” Kimbrel said he “absolutely” feels like he can help the team with his current stuff.
Caught My Eye
The new-look infield made its Grapefruit League debut, with Jorge Polanco at first, Marcus Semien at second, Bo Bichette at third and Lindor at shortstop.
They made it through the game against the Marlins seemingly without any issues.
Wednesday’s Schedule
The Mets are off and will pick up their Grapefruit League schedule Thursday against the Astros at 6:05 p.m. in West Palm Beach, Fla., with Kodai Senga starting.
